Job Description
Integration Engineer - C Engineer
Rate: £530 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance: SC EligibleContract: 6-month rollingLocation: Telford - a few days per month onsite (remainder remote)
Goverment/Public sector
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Integration Engineers with strong C coding skills to join a our public secor client's delivery team working with one of the UK's largest and most high-profile government departments.
You will play a key role in building, enhancing, and supporting critical backend systems, collaborating closely with engineers, architects, testers, and wider programme teams. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy problem-solving, modernising legacy systems, and delivering stable, secure solutions in complex environments.
Role Purpose
* Support the modernisation and enhancement of existing applications, including migration from legacy Ingres databases to modern platforms such as Oracle
* Ensure systems remain stable, secure, and future-proof, implementing changes in line with client and security standards
* Contribute to risk reduction and continuous improvement across the platform
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse existing applications to understand functionality and database connectivity
* Implement small, low-risk changes such as:
o Updating database connections
o Enhancing error handling
o Improving system performance
* Collaborate with senior engineers and database specialists on system and database improvements
* Participate in testing activities (unit, functional, regression) and support defect resolution
* Create and maintain documentation, including design notes and runbooks
* Take part in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives)
* Work collaboratively across programme teams (data, testing, Model Office, etc.)
* Proactively develop skills and contribute positively to team culture
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
* Strong commercial experience coding in C
* Experience working on backend or integration-focused systems
* Ability to work in structured, security-conscious environments
Highly Desirable:
* Oracle Pro*C
* PL/SQL
* SQL
* Experience modernising or integrating legacy systems